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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
9
A letter questions science and evolution as applied to humans arguing that evolution must account for the whole man. It challenges missing links, Noah’s lineage, and whether Adam was born of an ape or created by God, citing centuries of human descent and unique species boundaries.
Laughlin wins a permanent injunction with costs against Paul Hudson and a Brooklyn retailer over Dr Clark's Powder branding. The court deems it an imitation of Foot-Ease and orders sale and shipping restraints. Allen B. Imsted of Le Roy, N Y holds the Woot-Ease mark. Similar suits planned against others infringing on the at-Hase trade-mark and common rights.
The piece argues to save the Henry Lock and Dam from destruction, detailing construction from 1869 1870 and stressing the dam’s role in canal navigation rail freight and farmer profits. It urges Guy Yates to use power to preserve the dams and protect Illinois river commerce.
A detailed description outlines the Henry State Lock and Dam including foundations of piles and cross timbers, wing buttresses 40 feet wide, and a 560 foot dam with cribs, sheet piling, and an apron. It notes the cost of over one million dollars and reports political pressure by the Chicago drainage board to destroy the structure and affect canal navigation.
Rey R. L. Campbell preached last Sabbath morning on Peter’s Denial. Rey Rowe of Lacon spoke at M K church and impressed listeners with eloquence. The Lords supper will be observed at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. The E society adopts the Aaronic benediction. members urged to memorize Num 6 24 26. Campbell to take vacation until September first for health. Epworth League led by Lulu Hillaband with talk on Christian Citizenship. A young men’s quartet sang well. Children’s Day exercises held at M E B church despite heat. attendance light. Presbyterian Sunday school reviewed by Locke, Jones, Lunecy Burt, and Rev Campbell. Creation of the world begins the lessons. Powers to supervise next Sunday. Williams to take a vacation.
Henry Camp No 408 calls all members to meet July 4 at camp hall for a Woodman picnic at Hennepin. The Fred Swain steamer departs Henry Locks at 9 30 A M with 50 cent round trip. Enjoy music by Twin City band 25 pieces and park attractions. Invite Putnam and Whitefield Woodmen to join.
Fragmentary OCR note references Castoria product name and trademark style from a vintage ad. Contains unclear brand phrases and old typography cues without complete details.
An advertisementclaims Peruna is the sole remedy for tired women suffering from catarrh and inflammation of organ linings misdiagnosed as dyspepsia or female weakness. It asserts the tonic restores strength and liveliness, branding Peruna as the one real cure for all troubles.
A 1897 law update tightens fishing rules across Illinois waters. Prohibitions cover spears acids explosives and lime. near Danis only minnows for bait by hook and line. seasonal bans around dams. inland lakes ban certain gear and enforce mesh sizes for nets and seining. Size limits set minimum lengths for sport fish and protected species.
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